Wacky Bahi 10 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, event promo, playful, offbeat, retro, theatrical, punchy, stand out, add character, retro display, playful branding, poster impact, condensed, slabbed, beaked serifs, vertical stress, ink-trap feel.
A condensed, forward-leaning display face with strong vertical emphasis and sharp, high-contrast modulation. Strokes are tall and compressed, with wedge-like terminals and small, beak-ish serifs that create a carved, poster-like silhouette. Counters tend to be narrow and upright, and several forms show quirky, irregular details (notably in the diagonals and joins), giving the alphabet a lively, customized rhythm. Numerals follow the same tall, tight proportions with bold, graphic shapes suited to headline use.
Well suited for posters, big headlines, and short bursts of copy where personality is the priority—concert bills, event promotions, packaging callouts, and brand marks that want an eccentric, vintage-leaning voice. It can also work for labeling or titling in multimedia where a bold, characterful condensed look helps maximize impact in limited space.
The overall tone is mischievous and theatrical—part vintage poster, part eccentric cartoon signage. Its exaggerated narrowness and dramatic contrast make it feel energetic and slightly chaotic, with a wink of retro showmanship rather than sober editorial neutrality.
The design appears intended as a statement display font that prioritizes attitude over neutrality, combining condensed show-card proportions with deliberately quirky detailing. Its goal seems to be instant visual impact and memorability, offering a one-off, decorative flavor for branding and promotional typography.
The face reads best when allowed to breathe: tight internal spaces and thin hairlines can visually fill in at smaller sizes, while the distinctive terminals and uneven personality become clearer at larger sizes. The forward slant and tall proportions amplify motion and urgency, especially in all-caps settings.